Q. Rewrite the function by completing the square.f(x)=x2−14x+63, f(x)=(x+□)2+□
Given quadratic function: We start with the given quadratic function:f(x) = x2−14x+63To complete the square, we need to form a perfect square trinomial from the quadratic and linear terms.
Completing the square: First, we identify the coefficient of the x term, which is −14. We then take half of this coefficient and square it to find the number that we need to add and subtract to complete the square.(2−14)2=(−7)2=49
Identifying the coefficient: We add and subtract 49 inside the function to complete the square, making sure the function's value doesn't change.f(x)=(x2−14x+49)+63−49
Adding and subtracting to complete the square: Now we factor the perfect square trinomial and simplify the constants.f(x) = (x−7)2+14
Factoring the perfect square trinomial: We have successfully rewritten the function by completing the square.The completed square form of the function is f(x)=(x−7)2+14.
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